An Act providing hazard pay and protection for essential workers during a public health "State of Emergency" declaration
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Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to provide hazard pay and certain protections to workers deemed essential during a declared public health emergency in Massachusetts. It intends to recognize and reward the risks these workers face while performing their duties. The legislation is contingent on a ‘State of Emergency’ declaration being in effect. The bill is currently being reviewed by the Labor and Workforce Development committee.
Key provisions
- Provides hazard pay to essential workers.
- Offers certain protections to essential workers during a public health emergency.
- Protections are tied to the declaration of a ‘State of Emergency’.
- The bill is currently under review by the Labor and Workforce Development committee.
- Similar legislation has been proposed in previous years.
- The bill is accompanied by a study order (S2837).
- The bill was referred to the Labor and Workforce Development committee.
- The House concurred with the bill.
Who is affected
- Essential workers
- Massachusetts residents
- Labor and workforce development sector
Notable changes
- The bill’s provisions are contingent on a ‘State of Emergency’ declaration.
- It builds upon previous attempts to provide similar protections.
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